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Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
MP Barq fined Rs 1k for ‘failing to submit revised house plan'
Dehradun: Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq, who represents the Sambhal Lok Sabha constituency, has been fined Rs 1,000 by the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) court for "repeatedly failing" to submit a revised building plan for his house, which was allegedly constructed "without proper approval". SDM Vikas Chandra said on Wednesday, "Barq was directed to submit the revised map by July 8 after the court had identified specific rectifications in its previous hearing in June. However, he didn't comply and claimed he had not received any notice. This is objectionable, as the court has issued multiple reminders. Despite repeated extensions and missed deadlines, his team has not submitted the revised plan." The next hearing is scheduled for July 15, with Barq's legal team seeking another extension to initiate the formal approval process. This is the second fine imposed on Barq in connection with the case. In June, he was fined Rs 500 for the same infraction. Earlier, on Dec 20, 2024, the Sambhal administration used a bulldozer to demolish "unauthorised" stairs at his under-construction house during an "anti-encroachment drive" in the Deepa Sarai area. Officials said the stairs were built over a public drain and that the construction exceeded permissible limits and lacked municipal clearance. The action followed a formal notice issued by the then SDM Vandana Mishra on Dec 5, 2024, under section 10 of the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Building Operations Act, 1958, directing Barq to submit approved building plans — a directive he allegedly failed to comply with. Around the same time, the administration imposed a Rs 1.91 crore fine for alleged electricity theft at the site and disconnected power supply. However, in a June 4 order, a division bench of Justices Saumitra Dayal Singh and Sandeep Jain called the electricity penalty "wholly unnatural and arbitrary", and stayed the demand pending further hearings. The court also ordered immediate restoration of the electricity connection, subject to an interim deposit of Rs 6 lakh and timely payment of future bills. Barq was named in an FIR that was filed after the Nov 24 riots that broke out in Sambhal city following a court-ordered survey of the 500-year-old Jama Masjid. The timing of the FIR and the administrative actions led to allegations of "political targeting" by Barq's supporters. However, local authorities insisted the actions were based "solely on legal grounds".
The Print
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Next hearing on July 15 in illegal construction case against Sambhal MP Barq
On December 5, a notice was issued to Barq by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Sambhal. He was granted multiple opportunities to present the map, with the latest deadline set for July 8. Barq is accused of constructing a house in Deepa Sarai neighbourhood without getting a map approved by the competent authority. Sambhal (UP), Jul 8 (PTI) The case regarding the alleged unauthorized construction of a house by Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal, Ziaur Rahman Barq, has been listed for hearing on July 15 after he failed to submit a revised building plan in the SDM court despite repeated notices, officials said here on Tuesday. However, even on Tuesday, no map was submitted on behalf of the MP. Taking note of this, the SDM has now granted a fresh date of July 15 for compliance, a senior officer said. SDM Vikas Chandra, responding to media queries, said, 'Barq is facing proceedings under relevant provisions of the law. The previous hearing took place on June 26, and the MP was directed to submit a revised map by July 8. The discrepancies in the earlier submission were communicated to him in detail.' Barq has claimed that he did not receive a copy of the objections, which the SDM termed as unsatisfactory. As a result, a penalty of Rs 1,000 was imposed on him for non-compliance, the SDM said. The matter will now be heard on July 15, 2025, SDM Chandra added. PTI COR KIS KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Power theft case: Sambhal MP deposits Rs 6 lakh
Sambhal: Samajwadi Party's Lok Sabha MP from Sambhal, Ziaur Rahman Barq, has deposited Rs 6 lakh with the electricity department following an Allahabad High Court order in an electricity theft case registered against him, officials here said on Tuesday. They also confirmed that the electricity supply to his residence will be restored later in the day. The case dates back to December 2023, when the electricity department installed a smart meter at the MP's residence on December 17. A load inspection was conducted on December 19, during which the department accused the MP of power theft. Subsequently, a penalty of Rs 1.91 crore was imposed on him. Despite being given multiple opportunities by the department to present his case, the MP challenged the penalty in court. On June 3, the Allahabad High Court directed that electricity supply be restored upon the MP depositing Rs 6 lakh with the department. Complying with the directive, the MP's counsel, Farid Ahmed, visited the local electricity office on Monday and submitted a demand draft for Rs 6 lakh. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Ahmed said, 'As per the High Court's instructions, we have deposited Rs 6 lakh with the electricity department today. We have also submitted a formal request to restore the power connection. The matter is now listed for further hearing in the High Court on July 2.' Naveen Gautam, Executive Engineer, Electricity Department, Sambhal, said, 'A power theft inspection was conducted at the MP's premises in December. He had filed a petition in court, and on June 3, the court ordered that electricity be restored upon depositing Rs 6 lakh. In line with that directive, the draft has been submitted. The MP's electricity connection will be reinstated today.' The case remains under judicial consideration, with the next hearing scheduled in the High Court on July 2.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Illegal construction: Sambhal MP submits map; next hearing on June 12
Samajwadi Party MP from Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal Ziaur Rahman Barq through his counsel has submitted a formal construction map to the Sambhal SDM's court seeking its approval in an ongoing case pertaining to the alleged illegal construction at Barq's residence in Deepa Sarai locality in that district, officials said. Confirming it, Sambhal SDM Vandana Mishra said, 'A map has been submitted for the new construction at the MP's residence. The next hearing is scheduled for June 12 during which further action will be determined.' The map was submitted on Tuesday (June 3). The MP's counsel Mohammad Naeem also expressed willingness to pay the penalty levied for the 'unapproved' construction, they added. Barq has been accused of constructing a house without the approval for a building plan. He has been served several notices by the SDM. The controversy began after Barq undertook fresh construction at his residence without obtaining the necessary permissions. The regulated area office had objected to the construction, declaring it illegal and subsequently issuing a formal notice to the MP on December 11, 2024. The notice said the construction violated the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Building Operations Act, 1958, as it was carried out without an approved map or official sanction.
